The proposed changes are part of a grander plan to redevelop the park and attract more visitors

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Navy Pier’s big new Ferris Wheel isn’t the only massive change planned for the iconic attraction celebrating its 100th birthday.

Pier officials revealed Tuesday a proposal for a number of major upgrades for the site including an elevated walkway that extends over Lake Michigan, a rooftop bar, a pool of sorts and even a “concert lawn.”

Among the newly proposed ideas, was what officials called a “Lake Overlook,” or a raised walkway that would sit over the edge of the pier and continue into Lake Michigan. Near the overlook would also be a so-called “Lake Mirror,” or a shallow pool.

In addition, plans for a new hotel at the pier were also announced. The hotel would be housed near the Festival Hall, by the pier’s southern dock.

A proposed rooftop bar would top the building connected the pier’s Grand Ballroom and a new 4,000-square-foot café and pavilion will round out the west end by the new Polk Bros. Park, which when finished will feature a lawn for concert-watching not unlike one at the city's Millennium Park.